2012 Honda cbr1000rr pics released

Discussion in 'Other Vehicles' started by 4ctNduction, Sep 20, 2011.

  1. Bee89

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    I was just saying yesterday how I wanted a cbr. Thanks, this has now made me want one even more lol. I have to agree about the color scheme though its pretty bad.
     
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    I've like the Hurricane since way back in 88. This new one is possibly one of the best looking they've ever made.
     
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    I am never a fan of the crotch rockets. But whats the deal with the seat so high up in the air? Reminds me of a angry hornet or something
     
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    It's part of the overall aerodynamics of the bike. They look high, but they're not as high as they seem once you're sitting on the bike.
     
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    That's what I thought but it seems higher than what it was like 3 years ago. Must be the different suspension they use when there is no load on it or something.
     
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    I think the designers are sticking em up there more and more. Bikes these days seem almost track ready as compared to the older days when they were more of a replica of a race prepared bike. Most race bikes got the ass way in the air. :jester:
     
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    its all based off of weight distribution, also why the exhaust is run out the side now. my cbr is a 06 and the exhaust runs out the back...then in 08 they changed the design just like all the other companies
     
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    ahh that's why it looks so high the exhaust isn't under the seat anymore.
     
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    yessir. and once that nasty liscense plate bracket is gone it will look even higher haha

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    heres a pic of my bike(old paint) and my buddies 08. just so you can see how high the rear looks with a different liscense plate mount
     
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